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'''Elyria''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|l|ɪər|i|ə}} {{respell|ə|LEER|ee|ə}}<ref>{{cite web |title=E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide {{!}} Ohio University |url=https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/journalism/e-w-scripps-school-journalism-ohio-pronunciation-guide-1 |website=www.ohio.edu |publisher=[[Ohio University]] |access-date=2024-01-02 |date=2016}}</ref>) is a city in, and the [[county seat]] of, [[Lorain County, Ohio]], United States, located at the forks of the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] in [[Northeast Ohio]] {{convert|23|mi}} southwest of [[Cleveland]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> As of the [[United States Census 2020|2020 census]], the city had a population of 52,656.<ref name="census.gov">2020 United States Census, Elyria Total population https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Elyria%20city,%20Ohio</ref> It is a principal city in the [[Cleveland metropolitan area]]. The city is home to [[Lorain County Community College]].
[[Image:Elyria-ohio-old-county-building.jpg|thumb|180px|Former Lorain County Courthouse]]

'''Elyria''' is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]] and the [[county seat]] of [[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain County]]{{GR|6}}. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio at the forks of the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] founded in 1817. As of the [[United States Census 2000|2000 census]], the city had a total population of 55,953. Elyria was founded by Heman Ely.[http://www.loraincounty.us/]. The current mayor of Elyria is William M. Grace. The city is home to [[Lorain County Community College]].
==Etymology==
The city's name is derived from the surname of its founder, Heman Ely, and [[Illyria]], the historical name used by ancient [[Ancient Greece|Greeks]] and [[Roman Empire|Romans]] to refer to the western [[Balkans]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Lewis|first1=Charlton T.|last2=Short|first2=Charles|title=A Latin Dictionary|url=https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0059%3Aentry%3D%2321597|chapter=Illyria}}</ref><ref>Polybius. ''Histories'', [https://archive.today/20120716034333/http://old.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0233:book=1:chapter=13 1.13.1].</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n117 118]}}</ref>

==History==
==History==
[[File:ElyriaOH BroadSt 1915.jpg|thumb|left|Broad Street in Elyria, ''c.'' 1915]]
Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who built a log house, dam, gristmill, and sawmill on the site. Ely began to build more houses to accommodate immigrating settlers. By the time Ely died in 1852, Elyria had 5 churches, 3 grocery stores, 3 flour mills, a newspaper, and a population of more than 1,500. As the 1900s arrived, Elyria was a small town of about 8,000. In 1908, [[Elyria Memorial Hospital]] was built and has since evolved into an award-winning regional healthcare system. In August 1967, Midway Mall was opened and changed the face of the local economy as local businesses either moved into the mall or closed down. [http://elyriapride.elyria.com/ehistory.htm]
The village of Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who built a log house, dam, gristmill, and sawmill on the village's site along the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]]. Ely began to build more houses to accommodate European-American settlers migrating to what was, at that time, within [[Huron County, Ohio]].{{Cn|date=April 2024}}

By the turn of the 20th century, Elyria was a town of about 8,000. In 1908, [[Elyria Memorial Hospital]] was built. In the first half of the 20th century, the town developed some manufacturing, as well as a range of retail businesses.

In August 1967, [[Midway Mall]] was opened. It changed the local economy by attracting local businesses from the town center or causing so much competition they went out of business.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://elyriapride.elyria.com/ehistory.htm |title=Greetings from ELYRIA, OHIO: History |publisher=Elyriapride.elyria.com |access-date=October 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105042415/http://elyriapride.elyria.com/ehistory.htm |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Industrial restructuring meant that good jobs left the area, and poverty increased. Three major car plant closings in the area led to economic stagnation and joblessness in the 1970s and 1980s that affected numerous communities. The region was nicknamed "the Rustbelt", suggesting the decline of its former industries.

In the 1990s, Elyria experienced a minor revival with construction of some new roads and housing. It serves as a residential, suburban "[[bedroom community]]" for Cleveland, where new businesses and industries are developing with an increase in new jobs.{{Cn|date=April 2024}}

In the 2000s and 2010s, companies like [[Bendix Corporation|Bendix]] and [[3M]] moved their operations elsewhere.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} To prepare for this, voters passed Issue 6 in March 2016. Issue 6 increased the city's income tax by 0.5%. It was used to pay for police, parks, and [[fiber-optic Internet]] in the city. With the reconstruction of [[Ohio State Route 57|State Route 57]] on the city's northwest side by [[Midway Mall]], traffic flow was improved.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
Elyria is part of the [[Greater Cleveland|Cleveland metropolitan area]].
Elyria, part of the [[Greater Cleveland|Cleveland–Elyria–Mentor]] [[United States metropolitan area|metropolitan area]], is located at {{coord|41|22|24|N|82|6|6|W|city}} (41.373396, -82.101692).{{GR|1}}Elyria's primary zip code is 44035 with post office boxes being assigned the zip code 44036.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|20.84|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|20.57|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 19.9&nbsp;square miles (51.6&nbsp;km²), of which, 19.9&nbsp;square miles (51.5&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.04&nbsp;square miles (0.1&nbsp;km²) of it (0.15%) is water.


Also, the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] flows through Elyria.
The [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] flows through Elyria.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 55,953 people, 22,409 households, and 14,834 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,813.7 people per square mile (1,086.2/km²). There were 23,841 housing units at an average density of 1,198.9/sq&nbsp;mi (462.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 14.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.27% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.95% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.78% of the population.
|1830= 168
|1840= 936
|1850= 1482
|1860= 1613
|1870= 3038
|1880= 4777
|1890= 5611
|1900= 8791
|1910= 14825
|1920= 20474
|1930= 25633
|1940= 25120
|1950= 30307
|1960= 43782
|1970= 53427
|1980= 57538
|1990= 56746
|2000= 55953
|2010= 54533
|2020= 52656
|estyear=2023
|estimate=53117
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|year=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="2020 census"/>
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===2020 census===
There were 22,409 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.
As of the census of 2020, there were 52,656 people living in the city, for a population density of 2,562.59 people per square mile (989.42/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 24,904 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 72.2% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 14.7% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 2.4% from [[Race (United States Census)|some other race]], and 9.6% from two or more races. 8.4% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.<ref name="2020 census">{{cite web |title=Elyria city, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Elyria_city,_Ohio?g=160XX00US3925256 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=23 June 2024}}</ref>


===2010 census===
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 54,533 people, 22,400 households, and 14,093 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2651.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 25,085 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1219.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 4.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.9% of the population.


There were 22,400 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,156, and the median income for a family was $45,846. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $24,027 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,344. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
==Community==
Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through several churches and the Second Harvest Food Bank. Hot Meals feeds an average of more than 125 people a night, a portion of which are homeless.[http://secondharvestfoodbank.org/member-agencies/agency-information/current-agencies/] The Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band is also a source of pride for the community.
Elyria is served by [[Elyria Memorial Hospital]] as a main hospital.


==Recreation and parks==
===2000 census===
As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 55,953 people, 22,409 households, and 14,834 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,813.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 23,841 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,198.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 14.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.27% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.95% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.78% of the population.
[[Image:Elyria-ohio-ely-park.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Ely Park fountain and [[American Civil War|Civil War]] memorial.]]


There were 22,409 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.
Elyria has a large number of parks and recreational centers that include a variety of activities such as baseball, playground equipment. The 4 recreational centers are named after their location on the map - North, East, South, and West. They each include one or more [[baseball field]]s and at least 2 [[tennis courts]]. There are two main parks, Cascade and Elywood, which are connected by a drive-on [[Ford (crossing)|ford]] in the center.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,156, and the median income for a family was $45,846. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $24,027 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,344. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
===Top employers===
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cityofelyria.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2021_ACFR__City_of_Elyria.pdf|title=City of Elyria CAFR|work=cityofelyria.org|access-date=April 4, 2023}}</ref> the top employers in the city were:

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|-
! #
! Employer
! Employees
|-
|1
|[[University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center|UH Elyria Medical Center]]
|1,934
|-
|2
|[[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain County]]
|1,718
|-
|3
|[[Lorain County Community College]]
|1,609
|-
|4
|[[Elyria City School District]]
|971
|-
|5
|[[Knorr-Bremse|Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC]]
|747
|-
|6
|[[Walmart]]
|711
|-
|7
|[[Ridgid|Ridge Tool]]
|630
|-
|8
|City of Elyria
|461
|-
|9
|[[Invacare|Invacare Corporation]]
|397
|-
|10
|[[Parker Hannifin|Parker Hannifin Corporation]]
|349
|}

==Parks and recreation==
[[Image:Elyriablackriver.jpg|thumb|East Falls on the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] in Cascade Park]]
Elyria has a large number of parks and recreational centers that include a variety of activities such as baseball and playground equipment. The four recreational centers are named after their locations: North, East, South, and West. They each include one or more [[baseball field]]s and at least two [[tennis courts]].{{cn|date=June 2024}}

There are two main parks, Cascade and Elywood, which are connected by an elevated pedestrian bridge in the center.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


===Cascade Park===
===Cascade Park===
Cascade Park is the largest and most popular park in Elyria. The park is located in a ravine carved by the same [[glacier]]s that created the [[Great Lakes]]. Cascade park has a large playground and a large hill used for seating at the 4th of July fireworks show, and is a popular spot for [[sledding]] during winter months. The [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]] winds through the center of the park and can be viewed throughout the park at various locations.[[Image:Elyriablackriver.jpg|thumb|215px|East Falls on the Black River in Cascade Park]]
Cascade Park is the largest and most popular park in Elyria.{{cn|date=June 2024}} The park is located in a ravine carved by the same [[glacier]]s that created the [[Great Lakes]]. Cascade park has a large playground and a large hill that was previously used for seating at the 4th of July fireworks show, and was a popular spot for [[sledding]] during winter months.{{cn|date=June 2024}} The park is centered along the [[Black River (Ohio)|Black River]].

There is also a short hiking trail that winds through a portion of the park bringing you past one of two waterfalls and many large rock formations. In many cases there are carved foot holes, hand holes and steps in the rock formations allowing further exploration of the environment by the young at heart. The most popular rock to climb is the first rock at the entrance of the trails. It has footholes and handholes up the side and steps in order to get to the flat side where people love to climb up and relax, enjoying the scenery. The most famous rock is the infamous [[Pink Floyd]] rock which has Pink Floyd spray painted on it.
The park used to have three captive black bears, held in cages attached to a rock. Bears were featured in the park from 1920 to 1980.<ref>{{cite book|last=Mancine|first=Benjamin|title=Elyria in Vintage Postcards|year=2004|pages=104|publisher=Arcadia Publishing|location=Chicago, Illinois|isbn=9780738532707|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qFJ_OOdofMsC&q=elyria+in+vintage+postcards&pg=PA104}}</ref>


==Business==
==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
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[[Lorain County Transit]] is based in Elyria. Elyria is served by many highways, including [[U.S. Route 20]], the [[Ohio Turnpike]], [[I-90]], and State Routes [[Ohio State Route 2|2]], [[Ohio State Route 113|113]], [[Ohio State Route 301|301]] and [[Ohio State Route 57|57]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lorain County Transit (LCT) |url=https://www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-departments/transit |website=loraincounty.us |publisher=Lorain County Commissioners (ARR) |access-date=September 22, 2018 |location=Elyria, OH |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lorain County Transit – Home |via=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/lctransit/ |access-date=September 22, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=September 2022}}
Elyria is home to many businesses and several worldwide headquarters. [[Invacare]], a world leader of mobility care, is headquartered in Elyria along with [[RIDGID]] Tool, Diamond Products, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, and Elyria Manufacturing Corp.<includeonly></includeonly> Elyria's [[Midway Mall]] is a local hub for shopping. Major stores include [[Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]], [[Best Buy]], [[Macy's]], and [[JCPenney]]. A [[Wal-Mart#Wal-Mart Supercenter|Wal-Mart Supercenter]], currently one of the largest in the nation at {{convert|207000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. [http://www.chroniclet.com/2007/04/17/wal-mart-of-a-different-stripe/][http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/4957.aspx], opened as a hub of the Chestnut Commons retail complex in 2007. In addition, the smaller, traditional-style Wal-Mart near Midway Mall will be replaced with a nearby {{convert|187000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. Supercenter, scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008 [http://www.chroniclet.com/2007/04/13/wal-mart-unveils-mall-area-store-plans/]. Other large commercial establishments include [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Giant Eagle]], and [[Home Depot]]. Also there are many small businesses that are located in the Midway Mall and also in Downtown Elyria.


The general airport for Elyria and [[Lorain, Ohio|Lorain]] is the [[Lorain County Regional Airport]] (located in New Russia Township), and [[Cleveland Hopkins International Airport]] is the nearest major airport.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lorain County Regional Airport |url=http://www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-departments/regional-airport |website=loraincounty.us |access-date=September 22, 2018 |location=Elyria, OH |language=en |quote=The airport facility is managed by MRK Aviation, Inc. (2018)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CLE Going Places {{!}} Cleveland Hopkins Airport |url=http://www.clevelandairport.com/about-us/facts-figures |publisher=Cleveland Airport System |access-date=September 22, 2018 |location=Cleveland, OH |language=en}}</ref> The [[Elyria station|Elyria Amtrak Station]] provides train transportation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amtrak – Elyria, OH (ELY) |url=http://www.trainweb.org/usarail/elyria.htm |website=trainweb.org |access-date=September 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Elyria, OH (ELY) |publisher=Amtrak |url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/ely |access-date=September 22, 2018 |language=en |quote=Train Station – Platform only (no shelter), Elyria is famous for its charming central square and popular Apple Festival.}}</ref> Greyhound bus service is also available in the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elyria OH Bus Station |publisher=Greyhound |url=https://locations.greyhound.com/bus-stations/us/oh/elyria/bus-station-250459 |access-date=September 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Greyhound Bus Lines in Elyria, OH |url=https://www.yellowpages.com/elyria-oh/mip/greyhound-bus-lines-525664481?lid=525664481 |website=yellowpages.com |publisher=DexYP |access-date=September 22, 2018 |language=en |quote=40 East Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 (800) 231-2222}}</ref>
==Schools==
{{See|Elyria School District}}


===Healthcare===
Elyria has a large number of public and private schools including [[Elyria High School]]. The percent of students at or above proficient in grades of 3 to 8 for [[OAT]] Reading and Math tests are 75% and 64% respectively. The percent of students at or above proficient in grades 10-11 for [[Ohio Graduation Test|OGT]] Reading, Science, Writing, and Math are 91%, 77%, 89%, and 85.5% respectively. The Elyria City Schools district consists of one high school, three junior high schools, nine elementary schools, and one kindergarten school. In addition, Elyria is home to [[Elyria Catholic High School, Lorain County, Ohio|Elyria Catholic High School]] and the Open Door Christian School, among other private religious and secular schools.
Elyria is served by [[University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center]].


==Transportation==
==Education==
{{Further|Elyria City School District}}
[[Lorain County Transit]] is based in Elyria. Elyria is served by many highways, including [[U.S. Route 20]], the [[Ohio Turnpike]], and State Routes [[Ohio State Route 2|2]], [[Ohio State Route 113|113]], [[Ohio State Route 301|301]] and [[Ohio State Route 57|57]]. The general aviation airport for Elyria and [[Lorain, Ohio|Lorain]] is the Lorain County Regional Airport (located in New Russia Township), and [[Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport]] is the nearest major airport. The [[Elyria (Amtrak station)|Elyria Amtrak Station]] provides train transportation.
[[File:Elyria HS Washington Bldg 2012.jpg|thumb|[[Elyria High School]]]]
===Early Transportation===
Elyria's schools including [[Elyria High School]]. The [[Elyria City School District]] consisted at one time two high schools, five junior high schools, nine elementary schools, and one kindergarten school.{{cn|date=June 2024}} Elyria is also home to [[Elyria Catholic High School, Lorain County, Ohio|Elyria Catholic High School]]. In 2010, Elyria High School was torn down for plans to build a new one.<ref>{{cite news|last=Roberson|first=Lisa|title=Demolition to begin Monday at Elyria High School|newspaper=The Chronicle Telegram|date=July 8, 2012}}</ref> The building was fully completed during the 2012–2013 school year.{{cn|date=June 2024}} Elyria is also home to the [[Open Door Christian School (Elyria, Ohio)|Open Door Christian School]].
In the early 1900s, Elyria had a trolley system that helped bring residents to and from work and shopping centers in downtown. Horse-drawn carriages were a popular form of transportation, since cars were available but scarce. In 1907, the number 123 trolley car collided with the number 129 car killing 6 people. [[Elyria Memorial Hospital]] was built in response to the crash. Elyria also built the New York Central Depot hub to connect Elyria to other cities, but this was soon abandoned and is now in the process of being renovated for use again by Lorain County.


== Notable natives ==
==Notable people==
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* [[Judge John A. Howard]], President of the Ohio State Bar Association and any state bar assoc., Judge in Lorain County
* [[Sherwood Anderson]], writer, lived here as business owner in early 1900s
* [[Jedediah Morency]], founder of Morency Enterprise
* [[D. C. Anderson]], stage actor
* [[Wayne Barlow]], composer (1912–1996)
* [[Alonzo Barnard]] (1817–1905), Presbyterian missionary and abolitionist<ref>{{Cite web |title=What's New Archive – Nov 28 – Alonzo Barnard, Missionaries in Minnesota |url=http://www.oberlinheritagecenter.org/whatsnewarchive?action=show&id=227 |access-date=March 27, 2022 |website=Oberlin Heritage Center}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Snodgrass |first=Mary Ellen |url=https://archive.org/details/undergroundrailr0000snod/page/38/mode/1up |title=The Underground Railroad : an encyclopedia of people, places, and operations |date=2008 |publisher=M.E. Sharpe |isbn=978-0-7656-8093-8 |location=Armonk, New York |page=38}}</ref>
* [[Sherwood Anderson]], writer
* [[Tianna Bartoletta]], track and field athlete
* [[Dwight Boyer]], maritime reporter and historical journalist
* [[Keefe Brasselle]], actor, title role of 1953 movie ''The Eddie Cantor Story''
* [[Joseph M. Bryan]], insurance executive and philanthropist
* [[Tony Curcillo]], First Ohio State University quarterback under Woody Hayes
* [[Susan Topliff Davis]], non-profit executive
* [[Thelma Drake]], politician
* [[Thelma Drake]], politician
* [[Arthur Lovett Garford]], padded bicycle seat inventor and automobile manufacturer
* [[Jackson C. Frank]], folk singer/songwriter
* [[Nahum Ball Gates]], Colonel and city mayor
* [[Arthur Garford|Arthur L. Garford]], padded bicycle seat inventor and automobile manufacturer
* [[Doug Gillard]], musician and songwriter, lead guitarist for the band [[Guided by Voices]]
* [[Doug Gillard]], musician and songwriter, lead guitarist for [[Guided by Voices]]
* [[Vic Janowicz]], former baseball and football player, 1950 Heisman Trophy winner
* [[Vic Janowicz]], former baseball and football player, 1950 [[Heisman Trophy]] winner
* [[Herbert Fisk Johnson Sr.]], CEO of S. C. Johnson & Son
* [[Anodea Judith]], author, therapist, public speaker and expert on the [[Chakra]] system
* [[Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr.]], founder of [[S. C. Johnson & Son]]
* [[William Frazier]], 2003 Award winning unicyclist
* [[Anodea Judith]], author, therapist, public speaker and expert on [[Chakra]] system
* [[James A. King, Jr.]], first attorney Citizen Airman Award recipient, Liberty USO Chairman & CEO
* [[James Kirkwood Jr.]], playwright, author and actor, lived here during childhood
* [[Tianna Madison]], long jump athlete for [[University of Tennessee]]
* [[Eric Lauer]], baseball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningjournal.com/article/MJ/20150804/NEWS/150809821|title=Midview graduate Eric Lauer stars in Cape Cod|work=Morning Journal|date=November 20, 2009|access-date=May 19, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Robert Edwin Lee]], playwright and lyricist
* [[Lila Lee]] (1905–1973), actress from silent era; buried in Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria
* [[Les Miles]], [[LSU Tigers]] head football coach
* [[Robert E. Lee (playwright)|Robert Edwin Lee]], playwright and lyricist
* [[Brianne McLaughlin]], attended Elyria Catholic High School, ice hockey goaltender
* [[Les Miles]], former [[LSU Tigers]] head football coach
* [[Haruki Nakamura]], professional football player
* [[Danny Noble]], professional football player for [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
* [[Dav Pilkey]], author of children's books
* [[Tim Rattay]], professional football player
* [[Tim Rattay]], professional football player
* [[Clayton Rawson]], mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician
* [[Clayton Rawson]], mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician
* [[Charles Roser]], real estate developer, businessman and philanthropist
* [[Chad Szeliga]], drummer for the band [[Breaking Benjamin]].
* [[Gary R. Stevenson]], sports media executive
* [[Chad Szeliga]], drummer for [[Breaking Benjamin]]
* [[Textbeak]], DJ and record producer
* [[Steve Tovar]], professional football player
* [[Steve Tovar]], professional football player
* [[Charles Vinci|Charles Vinci Jr.]], weightlifter, Olympic champion in 1956
* [[Victoria Wells Wulsin]], medical doctor and politician
* [[Matt Wilhelm]], professional football player
* [[Mark Winger]], convicted murderer
* [[Norma Jean Wright]], former lead singer for band [[Chic (band)|Chic]]
* [[Tarrence J. Staton]], Professional Baseball Player
* [[Victoria Wells Wulsin]], doctor and international epidemiologist
* [[Norma Jean Wright]], R&B Singer, Lead singer for the band [[CHIC]]
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* [[Keefe Brazelle]], actor, title role of the 1953 movie "The Eddie Cantor Story"
* [[Haruki Nakamura]], Professional football player


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
===Government===
*[http://www.cityofelyria.org City of Elyria website]
*[http://www.elyriamunicourt.org Elyria Municipal Court website]


{{Commons category|Elyria, Ohio}}
===Education===
{{NSRW Poster|Elyria, Ohio}}
*[http://www.elyriaschools.org Elyria City Schools]
* {{Official website|https://www.cityofelyria.org/}}
*[http://elyriaschools.org/elyria/ Elyria High School]
*[http://www.elyriacatholic.com Elyria Catholic High School]
* [http://www.elyriamunicourt.org Elyria Municipal Court website]
*[http://www.fbcs-elyria.org First Baptist Christian School]
*[http://www.stjudejaguars.org St Jude School]
*[http://www.smselyria.parishesonline.com/scripts/HostedSites/Org.asp?ID=22353 St. Mary School]
*[http://www.lorainccc.edu Lorain County Community College]


===Community===
===Travel===
* {{Wikivoyage inline|Elyria (Ohio)|Elyria}}
*[http://www.chroniclet.com The Chronicle Telegram] - Local newspaper
*[http://www.elyriablockwatch.com/index.php/ Elyria Block Watch - Forum site for the block watches in Elyria ]


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Elyria, Ohio
City
Downtown Elyria
Broad Street
Old County Courthouse
Ely Park
Administration Building
Map
Interactive map of Elyria
Elyria is located in Ohio
Elyria
Elyria
Elyria is located in the United States
Elyria
Elyria
Coordinates: 41°22′24″N 82°06′46″W / 41.37333°N 82.11278°W / 41.37333; -82.11278
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lorain
FoundedMarch 1817
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
Area
[1]
 • Total
20.81 sq mi (53.89 km2)
 • Land20.55 sq mi (53.22 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
Elevation
[2]
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
52,656
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
53,117
 • Density2,562.59/sq mi (989.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44035, 44036, 44039, 44074
Area code440
FIPS code39-25256[5]
GNIS feature ID1086508[2]
Websitehttps://www.cityofelyria.org/

Elyria (/əˈlɪəriə/ ə-LEER-ee-ə[6]) is a city in, and the county seat of, Lorain County, Ohio, United States, located at the forks of the Black River in Northeast Ohio 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Cleveland.[7] As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 52,656.[8] It is a principal city in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The city is home to Lorain County Community College.

Etymology

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The city's name is derived from the surname of its founder, Heman Ely, and Illyria, the historical name used by ancient Greeks and Romans to refer to the western Balkans.[9][10][11]

History

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Broad Street in Elyria, c. 1915

The village of Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who built a log house, dam, gristmill, and sawmill on the village's site along the Black River. Ely began to build more houses to accommodate European-American settlers migrating to what was, at that time, within Huron County, Ohio.[citation needed]

By the turn of the 20th century, Elyria was a town of about 8,000. In 1908, Elyria Memorial Hospital was built. In the first half of the 20th century, the town developed some manufacturing, as well as a range of retail businesses.

In August 1967, Midway Mall was opened. It changed the local economy by attracting local businesses from the town center or causing so much competition they went out of business.[12] Industrial restructuring meant that good jobs left the area, and poverty increased. Three major car plant closings in the area led to economic stagnation and joblessness in the 1970s and 1980s that affected numerous communities. The region was nicknamed "the Rustbelt", suggesting the decline of its former industries.

In the 1990s, Elyria experienced a minor revival with construction of some new roads and housing. It serves as a residential, suburban "bedroom community" for Cleveland, where new businesses and industries are developing with an increase in new jobs.[citation needed]

In the 2000s and 2010s, companies like Bendix and 3M moved their operations elsewhere.[citation needed] To prepare for this, voters passed Issue 6 in March 2016. Issue 6 increased the city's income tax by 0.5%. It was used to pay for police, parks, and fiber-optic Internet in the city. With the reconstruction of State Route 57 on the city's northwest side by Midway Mall, traffic flow was improved.[citation needed]

Geography

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Elyria is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.84 square miles (53.98 km2), of which 20.57 square miles (53.28 km2) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2) is water.[13]

The Black River flows through Elyria.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830168—
1840936457.1%
18501,48258.3%
18601,6138.8%
18703,03888.3%
18804,77757.2%
18905,61117.5%
19008,79156.7%
191014,82568.6%
192020,47438.1%
193025,63325.2%
194025,120−2.0%
195030,30720.6%
196043,78244.5%
197053,42722.0%
198057,5387.7%
199056,746−1.4%
200055,953−1.4%
201054,533−2.5%
202052,656−3.4%
2023 (est.)53,117[4]0.9%
Sources:[5][14][15][3]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 52,656 people living in the city, for a population density of 2,562.59 people per square mile (989.42/km2). There were 24,904 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 72.2% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 2.4% from some other race, and 9.6% from two or more races. 8.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[3]

2010 census

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As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 54,533 people, 22,400 households, and 14,093 families living in the city. The population density was 2,651.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,023.6/km2). There were 25,085 housing units at an average density of 1,219.5 per square mile (470.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% White, 15.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 22,400 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 55,953 people, 22,409 households, and 14,834 families living in the city. The population density was 2,813.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,086.4/km2). There were 23,841 housing units at an average density of 1,198.9 per square mile (462.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% White, 14.2% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 22,409 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,156, and the median income for a family was $45,846. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $24,027 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,344. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Top employers

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According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[17] the top employers in the city were:

# Employer Employees
1 UH Elyria Medical Center 1,934
2 Lorain County 1,718
3 Lorain County Community College 1,609
4 Elyria City School District 971
5 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC 747
6 Walmart 711
7 Ridge Tool 630
8 City of Elyria 461
9 Invacare Corporation 397
10 Parker Hannifin Corporation 349

Parks and recreation

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East Falls on the Black River in Cascade Park

Elyria has a large number of parks and recreational centers that include a variety of activities such as baseball and playground equipment. The four recreational centers are named after their locations: North, East, South, and West. They each include one or more baseball fields and at least two tennis courts.[citation needed]

There are two main parks, Cascade and Elywood, which are connected by an elevated pedestrian bridge in the center.[citation needed]

Cascade Park

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Cascade Park is the largest and most popular park in Elyria.[citation needed] The park is located in a ravine carved by the same glaciers that created the Great Lakes. Cascade park has a large playground and a large hill that was previously used for seating at the 4th of July fireworks show, and was a popular spot for sledding during winter months.[citation needed] The park is centered along the Black River.

The park used to have three captive black bears, held in cages attached to a rock. Bears were featured in the park from 1920 to 1980.[18]

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Lorain County Transit is based in Elyria. Elyria is served by many highways, including U.S. Route 20, the Ohio Turnpike, I-90, and State Routes 2, 113, 301 and 57.[19][20][non-primary source needed]

The general airport for Elyria and Lorain is the Lorain County Regional Airport (located in New Russia Township), and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the nearest major airport.[21][22] The Elyria Amtrak Station provides train transportation.[23][24] Greyhound bus service is also available in the city.[25][26]

Healthcare

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Elyria is served by University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.

Education

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Further information: Elyria City School District
Elyria High School

Elyria's schools including Elyria High School. The Elyria City School District consisted at one time two high schools, five junior high schools, nine elementary schools, and one kindergarten school.[citation needed] Elyria is also home to Elyria Catholic High School. In 2010, Elyria High School was torn down for plans to build a new one.[27] The building was fully completed during the 2012–2013 school year.[citation needed] Elyria is also home to the Open Door Christian School.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elyria, Ohio
  3. ^ a b c "Elyria city, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ 2020 United States Census, Elyria Total population https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Elyria%20city,%20Ohio
  9. ^ Lewis, Charlton T.; Short, Charles. "Illyria". A Latin Dictionary.
  10. ^ Polybius. Histories, 1.13.1.
  11. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 118.
  12. ^ "Greetings from ELYRIA, OHIO: History". Elyriapride.elyria.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  14. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  15. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  17. ^ "City of Elyria CAFR" (PDF). cityofelyria.org. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  18. ^ Mancine, Benjamin (2004). Elyria in Vintage Postcards. Chicago, Illinois: Arcadia Publishing. p. 104. ISBN 9780738532707.
  19. ^ "Lorain County Transit (LCT)". loraincounty.us. Elyria, OH: Lorain County Commissioners (ARR). Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  20. ^ "Lorain County Transit – Home". Retrieved September 22, 2018 – via Facebook.
  21. ^ "Lorain County Regional Airport". loraincounty.us. Elyria, OH. Retrieved September 22, 2018. The airport facility is managed by MRK Aviation, Inc. (2018)
  22. ^ "CLE Going Places | Cleveland Hopkins Airport". Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Airport System. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  23. ^ "Amtrak – Elyria, OH (ELY)". trainweb.org. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  24. ^ "Elyria, OH (ELY)". Amtrak. Retrieved September 22, 2018. Train Station – Platform only (no shelter), Elyria is famous for its charming central square and popular Apple Festival.
  25. ^ "Elyria OH Bus Station". Greyhound. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  26. ^ "Greyhound Bus Lines in Elyria, OH". yellowpages.com. DexYP. Retrieved September 22, 2018. 40 East Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 (800) 231-2222
  27. ^ Roberson, Lisa (July 8, 2012). "Demolition to begin Monday at Elyria High School". The Chronicle Telegram.
  28. ^ "What's New Archive – Nov 28 – Alonzo Barnard, Missionaries in Minnesota". Oberlin Heritage Center. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
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  30. ^ "Midview graduate Eric Lauer stars in Cape Cod". Morning Journal. November 20, 2009. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
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